The patent system would be a lot better if it didn't protect "obvious" technologies (which in general is pretty much all of the useful technology). One of the

The patent system would be a lot better if it didn't protect "obvious" technologies (which in general is pretty much all of the useful technology). One of the largest problems with the patent system is large corporations try to position themselves as the go-between on some obvious and useful technology. It's not about protecting real innovation to them, it's about stifling competition. None of the major corporations (technology or otherwise) are innocent here as far as I can tell.